The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

about the same as the Democratic majority at
present 1t was remarked at that time that,
with such men who have retired as Messrs.
Calkins, Peirce. Peele. Heilmar. Ortiz and De
Motto. there stronger delegation
than Indiana had. or the Republicans then in
the House from the State only General Browne
and Major Steele remain. But in the place OF
these able Republicans who have retired to
private life have come some or the stanchest
the State has ever sent to Washington.
Among the very brightest aud most infiuen-
tial of the new Republican members from the
State is Mr.. Owen. of Logansport who is enter
ing upon his second term. Mr.. Owen is one of
the best-educated and most polished gentlemen
in the House, and his acquired talents have not
impaired his native ability. In other words he
retains his "horse sense" while he rises in the
requirements which education and experience
bring to men. His years in the pulpit added to
his fund of the finer senses while it in way
took from it the ability to look coldly into the
his two years IN Congress have also contributed
TO make him thoroughly practical, while they
have not dispossessed him of any Of his better
Instincts. He is eloquent talker a close
stu dent. penetrating observer, a faithful COM
mitee worker, and has influence which few
WELD on the floor of the House Mr.. Owen is
but forty two years old, and those who have
watched him at this end of the line predict for
him very bright future.
General Hovey, of Mount Vernon, stepped
into his congressional duties like a veteran at the
business. General Hovey demonstrated his
ability at the bar In the First district and in his
campaign to such an extent that he brought
prime of life, and carries with him in all his
work that discipline and method which is only
acquired in early life in the students and
at the teachers desk. The position the General
has taken in behalf of the soldiers, in favoring
universal pensions and free homes on the public
domain for the boys who fought to preserve the
Union, has made him so popular that he is the
recipient OF a massive mail from every section
of the country and many calls from the soldiers
friends daily.
Colonel Cheadle. of Frankfort, is a thorough
going editor In all that he does. He condenses
his work with the precision of the editor. and is
marked by degree of modesty which will make
him thoroughly appreciated as he becomes bet
ter known. Colonel Cheadle will make mis-
takes. He moves cautiously and carefully. but
IS not slow. By method and accuracy he
accomplish much more than the average mem
Der, and with greater ease, as he never repeats
and never gushes. 1t has been remarked by his
colleagues that brilliant committee work is
pected of him account of his extraordinary
common and methodical ways Such
men as Colonel Cheadle always Go credit to
their constitute nts in a place like Washington,
where sterling manhood and transformations de-
meanOr are at premium.
Captain White, of Fort Wayne, who has just
entered upon mis- term and whom everybody in
he House is thankng.for having set aside the
laundering and unpopular Lowry, has probably
made friends faster than many of the other few
active men the floor. Captain White shows
his character in his face, and his genial DISPOSE
ton ever beams In his eyes. He is one of the
most successful business mon IN Allen county,
and those who know him best say he will bring
his sterl ng business qualities into his work here
which will enable him to make Represent ative
his constituents will be proud of. Captain
White is ffty-one years DID, and is active
a man of thirty. Nearly all of the Democratic
side of the House as we'll as those on the Repub
lcan side have met Captain White. and more
volunteer compliments have been showered upon
him for his kindly disposition, generosity of
public spirit, and general sterling worth than is
very often heard in this cold blooded assembly
of statesmen.
The readers of the Journal need no introduce
ton 70 the other three Republican members
from Indiana-General Browne, Major Steele
and Mr.. Johnston, whose years of service in the
House take rank in the order in which they
named. They have each made for themselves
regulations second to 40 others in Congress. They
among the prominent committe- workers,
Influential debaters on the floor and trustworthy
men in the body of Republicans. Their con-
stiruents can well expect of them during the
approaching political ordeal all that the needs of
the country will demand of them. General
Browne a lawyer and statesman whose
reputation is natlona Major Steele. by actual
personal experience and dilgent study, has
made himself an authority, not only in military
affairs but the general run of legislation. while
Mr.. Johnston always makes himself felt in
Whatever capacity he directs his attention.